Slab to Shingle

Afci circuit breaker

What is an AFCI breaker and how does it work.

AFCI circuit breakers monitor their respective electrical circuits for problems that could cause a spark. They sound a lot like their cousins called GFCI breakers. However, they work differently. GFCI breakers protect the home…

Inspection asphalt shingle roof

Is your roof in good condition? Here’s how to tell.

Tips and Tricks

If you own a home, you have a roof to take care of, and my guess is seven out of ten of you have an asphalt shingle roof. Here in the southland, asphalt shingles cover the vast majority of homes, and for a good reason. They are the least expensive…

Required gfci outlets

Do you have GFCI outlets installed?

Have you ever noticed that some of the outlets in your home have buttons but don’t know why they are there or what they do? Those outlets are called Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, or GFCI outlets for short. Modern building code has…